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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Texas
Ranked #5 of 17 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlerss in Texas earn between $44,540 and $101,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers salary in Texas is $67,450, about 1.5% below the U.S. average ($68,450). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers make in Texas?
The median rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers salary in Texas is $53,130 per year (mean $67,450), and about 80% earn between $44,540 and $101,310.
How much do rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,450 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers?
Texas ranks #5 of 17 states for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers pay. Its mean salary of $67,450 is about 1.5% below the U.S. average of $68,450.
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